Geneva, Nov 05, 2023
LOT 332
L. LEROY & CIE, SWITZERLAND, LARGE QUARTER-REPEATER WITH HELICAL BALANCE SPRING, YELLOW GOLD
CHF 9,000 - 14,000
EUR 9,500 - 14,800 / USD 10,000 - 15,600 / HKD 78,000 - 122,000
A very fine, large and heavy, 18k yellow gold, manual wind open face keyless pocket watch with quarter repeater. White enamel dial with black radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Gold spade hands.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand L. Leroy & Cie, Switzerland
Year Circa 1880
Movement No. 1678
Case No. 58588
Diameter 59 mm.
Caliber 22''', matte gilt, 33 jewels, counterpoised straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, helical balance spring with terminal curves, index regulator, repeating on gongs activated by a slide on the band.
Signature Dial, case and movement
Accessories box
Notes
former property of the Minister of Justice of Belgium Mr. J. Lejeune (1828-1911)